Healthy Relationships Week

Join us for a series of virtual events for students and employees to promote healthy relationships.

Week-long events

Social Media
Follow us on social media for daily tips and conversations on how to foster and support healthy relationships with yourself and others.

NIC Library and Learning Commons: Blind Date with a Book
To mark NIC’s Healthy Relationships Week NIC's Library and Learning Commons is inviting you on a blind date…with a book!
Answer a few questions about your likes and dislikes. Are you looking for adventure? Does a romance make you swoon? 
Visit library.nic.bc.ca/blinddate and we’ll put together your perfect match that’s yours to unwrap when you get home.

Healthy Relationships Forum
Share your favourite ways to maintain healthy relationships with yourself and others, on campus and beyond through our anonymous forum.
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Supports Through Addiction
NIC’s Practical Nursing students have created a downloadable resource guide to support individuals experiencing substance/alcohol abuse, as well as those who may have a relationships with someone living with substance/alcohol addition. 
Download and print the resource pamphlet

Monday, Feb 8

Healthy relationships with yourself
Presented by NIC Counselling Services, this event will focus on resiliency and consent
Time: 12 - 1 pm
Email studentlife@nic.bc.ca for meeting link

Tuesday, Feb 9

Navigating Power Dynamics on Campus
Wondering how to navigate hard conversations with instructors? Join Kelsey and Jaymee, third year NIC nursing students, in a discussion about what empowers students in their relationships with instructors and the resources available to make these difficult situations a breeze. 
Time: 10-11 am
Email studentlife@nic.bc.ca for meeting link.

Healthy Relationships with Others
Presented by NIC Counselling Services, with a focus on gratitude
Time: 12-1 pm
Email studentlife@nic.bc.ca for meeting link.

Thursday, Feb 11

Moose Hide Campaign Day
On Feb 11th take part in the annual Moose Hide Campaign Day and together, in solidarity, we show our commitment to ending violence against women and children. Due to COVID this year's event will be held virtually.
For more information and to register.

On the day, expect…

  • Ceremony
  • Words from our co-founders
  • Keynote speakers
  • Hearing from Elders
  • Workshops (click here for more information on the workshops)
  • The opportunity to take part in the one-day fast

“The Moose Hide Campaign is a grassroots movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys who are standing up against violence towards women and children. Wearing this moose hide signifies your commitment to honour, respect, and protect the women and children in your life and to work together to end violence against women and children.”

Friday, Feb 12

Virtual Valentine Baking
What's one of the best parts about Valentines? The treats of course! Take a study break on Friday afternoon and take part in a live virtual valentine baking class! Click here to view the recipe. You can purchase the ingredients in preparation for the event and join us live or of course do some baking on the weekend! For those preferring a vegan option click here for a delicious vegan cupcake recipe! 
Don’t forget to share a picture of your tasty creations on the Student Life Facebook group!
Time: 3:30-4:30 pm
Email studentlife@nic.bc.ca for meeting link.